NHTSA Recall 08V540000: Suspension
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Sportscoach Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V540000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | October 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Safety risk
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V540000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | 2008 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Legend | 2008 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Pathfinder | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.